One way to do so is by embracing the oil-slick nail trend.

What Are Oil-Slick Nails?

Oil-slick nails are a throw in of manicure that mimics the appearance of an oil spill.

Close up of a foil oil-spill mani

@jadeandpolished

Similarly, oil-slick nails have an overall darker appearance featuring bright pops of color in direct sunlight.

Most often, oil-slick nails are created with holographic nail polish or foil.

Ahead, find eight oil-slick nail ideas.

Oil Slick Swirl

@nailsbymh

Oil-Slick Swirl

@nailsbymh

One of the best things about oil-slick nails?

It’s one manicure trend that looks great on allnail shapesand lengths.

This gorgeous geometric oil-spill mani that we want to copy stat.

Geometric Oil Spill

@heynicenails

And those tiny gold studs?

What a chic addition.

Foil Oil-Slick Nails

Another way to create an oil-slick mani is with holographic multicolor nail foil.

A holographic mismatch manicure

*@brushedbyb_*

Ellen used the Cirque Colors Oil Slick Nail Art Transfer Foil Set to perfect this look.

Here, nail artist Samantha Jade used them over Mooncat Nail Lacquer in the shade Emo For Life.

Mooncat (formerly Live Love Polish) offers many formulas that fit the bill.

A foil oil slick manicure with iridescent colors

*@brushedbyb_*

Try the brand’s Nail Lacquer in Cruel Mirage or Dragon Scales.

Close up of a foiled oil-slick mani

@jadeandpolished

Peachy-green oil-slick nails with checkerboard detailing

@paintboxnails

Almond nails with a black base and oil-slick nail art

@nailstampingqueenuk

Allover Oil Slick Nails

*@k.s.nails_*